Our Exemplars
This section features short biographies and articles of our Mawali Tahireen, revered saints and holy figures. The articles analyse key events in history and anecdotes from the lives of Allah’s Awliya to provide us with lessons and inspiration for our own lives.
The Barakaat of the Heritage of of the Du'at Mutlaqeen: Syedna Qutbuddin’s Risalah Ramadaniyyah
25 September 2014
In the midst of the hurricane of events that we are going through, Syedna Qutbuddin TUS began composing his first Risalah Ramadaniyyah. The Risalah is titled ‘Barakaatu ‘irthi-du’aat’.
The Legacy of Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin – Knowledge, Nurture and Structure
25 September 2014
The legacy of the 43rd Dai-l-Mutlaq Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin RA (Surat) is that of knowledge (‘ilm), nurture, and structure (organization). Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin was shamsud-du’aatil-mutlaqeen, a shining sun amongst the Du’aat and a spring of knowledge.
Syedi Abdul-Qadir Hakimuddin QR (Burhanpur)
22 September 2014
The article highlights Syedi Hakimuddin’s qudsani seerat, his service and devotion, khidmat and fidagiri, for his Dai, his high station in knowledge and sincerity, ilm and khuloos, his dedicated teaching for students of ilm-e Aal-e Mohammad
The Risalah Ramadaniyya Tradition: A Brief Introduction
21 September 2014
Several centuries ago the Risalah Ramadaniyyah became more or less an annual tradition. They were written ahead of, or during, Ramadaan. They were sent to Bilad Imaninyah during the month of Ramadaan to impart pearls of wisdom to Mumineen and to encourage them to take barakaat in the holy month.
The 51st 52nd and 53rd Dais with the Leaders of the Nation
21 September 2014
On the occasion of the 68th Indian Independence Day we have presented a photo gallery of the 51st, 52nd and 53rd Syedna’s meetings with dignitaries of the Indian Republic.
Syedna Da'ud bin Qutubshah (RA)
21 September 2014
In the time of Syedna Da’ud bin Qutubshah RA, Sulayman created turmoil in Da’wat. He colluded with the ruler of Gujarat and severely persecuted Mumineen.
“Mohammed” published in Islam: A Short guide to the Faith
19 September 2014
The article is composed of the following sections: Early Life in Mecca, Revelation Prophecy and the Birth of Islam, The Making of the Muslim Community in Medina, and Muhammed in Muslim Piety and Literature.
“Maulana Ali SA” Entry in Dictionary of Literary Biography
19 September 2014
The doors of the Ka’ba opened and Maulana Ali was born inside Baitullah on the Rukhamat Hamraa’ (Red Marble).
Syedna Noor Mohammed Nooruddin RA
03 March 2014
This is a brief biographical article about the 37th Dai al-Mutlaq Syedna Noor-Mohammad Nooruddin RA
32 Dai Syedna Qutub Khan Qutbuddin Shaheed RA
03 March 2014
This is a brief biographical article about the 32nd Dai al-Mutlaq Syedna Qutub-Khan Qutbuddin al-Shaheed
